Scammer defrauds 85 year-old Jerome Township man of $14,000

The following list includes recent reports from the Midland County Sheriff’s Office and the Midland Police Department. Compiled by reporter Tereasa Nims.

11:56 p.m. – Deputies were dispatched to Warren Township for a possible overdose. Deputies contacted the 25-year-old man who was uncooperative.

The man refused treatment. A report was filed with child protective services due to children being in the home.

11:16 p.m. – A deputy was sent to a Warren Township roadway for a report of a verbal argument inside a vehicle. The 911 caller was not cooperative and would not provide a location.

Dispatch called the caller back who refused to answer any further questions. The deputy checked the area but was unable to locate the 911 caller or the vehicle.

10:50 p.m. – A deputy spoke with a 61-year-old Porter Township man regarding a stolen vehicle. The man advised he let his 33-year-old Porter Township neighbor borrow his vehicle, and he has refused to return it for two weeks.

The vehicle was entered as stolen. Report was turned over to the prosecutor for review.

8:44 p.m. – Deputies took a car vs. turkey report in Lincoln Township.

8:34 p.m. – A deputy contacted a complainant who had questions about her neighbors’ behavior. No crime was committed by the neighbor, but it concerned the complainant.

The deputy directed the complainant to the courts for a personal protection order.

Activities of the Midland County Sheriff’s Office in Midland County on March 30, 2023 

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8:34 p.m. – Deputies responded to a Porter Township residence for a report of a verbal dispute between a 51-year-old Porter Township man and his 55-year-old Bentley Township ex-girlfriend. No assaults and a deputy answered civil questions from both parties.

8:13 p.m. – Deputies responded to a report of a car vs a turkey crash in Lee Township.

5:10 p.m. – An unknown driver pumped £36 in gas and left without paying at a Warren Township gas station. There was no description available.

11:27 a.m. – A deputy was dispatched to a Lee Township residence for a well-being check.

The deputy was disregarded prior to arrival. Michigan State Police was on scene advised everyone was OK, and no assistance was needed.

11:29 a.m. – A 34-year-old Gladwin County man was cited for an improper plate following a traffic stop in Warren Township.

9:56 a.m. – An 85-year-old Jerome Township man notified deputies that he was a victim of an internet/email scam. The man said he sent gift cards and cash to a person claiming to be from an online computer virus software company.

The complainant sent £14,100 before he realized the company was fake.

This incident is under investigation.

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